What was found in Redwood Falls's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1100 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Redwood Falls · 5,254 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 900 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Redwood Falls · 5,254 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 669.7 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Redwood Falls · 5,254 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 29.87 µg/L 199% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: Redwood Falls · 5,254 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Redwood Falls · 5,254 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Chloroform | 23.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Redwood Falls · 5,254 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Redwood Falls · 5,254 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Redwood Falls · 5,254 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.855 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Redwood Falls · 5,254 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.815 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Redwood Falls · 5,254 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Redwood Falls · 5,254 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Redwood Falls
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Redwood Falls | 5,254 |
Frequently asked questions about Redwood Falls tap water
Is Redwood Falls tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Redwood Falls. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Redwood Falls?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Redwood Falls, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Redwood Falls's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Redwood Falls include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Lead, Lithium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.